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Whatever you feel about Feb. 14, there's no arguing that the holiday elicits passionate responses.

Some say that Valentine's Day is an artificial gesture. Author Jay Cataldo says he's willing to wage a war against the love festival.

"Valentine's Day is nothing more than a competition between a woman and her girlfriends… there's nothing romantic about it," he writes. "I say it's time for men to stop giving in to unrealistic expectations and put an end to this nonsense for good. The fairy tale ends now."

Still, there are many who use the day to keep romance alive. One reader says its the day of her wedding anniversary and the day she went into labor to give birth to her first son.

"Happy Birthday Son. Happy Anniversary, and Valentine's Day to the love of my life," she writes on dailypress.com.

Here is what other readers had to say about the idea of romance on Feb. 14. See whether you agree.

"It's a day to celebrate the love in your life, romantic or not. My husband and I have been on a tight budget since he lost his job and to celebrate we will just be having a nice dinner together at home." — Kim

"It has always been my favorite day of the year, probably because I'm a hopeless romantic. Everyone in my family gets their own card to express my love. This is a day to take time out of your busy schedule and relish the ones you love." — Kelly

"There are some people who have had a rough life and miserable Valentine's Days, but once they find a great person they will love it too! Granted someone is supposed to shower their love with gifts all year but this day makes it that much more special to receive gifts on!" — In Love

"What a wonderful time to show someone they are special. The only people who feel stress, depression and guilt are losers who are too thoughtless or cheap to do something special for someone they love." — Gail

"There are too many things changing. All the good things that make life worth living. I think everybody is trying to take all the joy out of life." — Frances

"It's a made up holiday designed to make you feel guilty if you don't give your loved one the right chocolates, flowers, cards or diamonds. Who needs it." — Kim

"Cancel it for adults! It was cool when I was a kid, but now its more of a pain. Especially since I show my 'special someone' plenty of attention and affection throughout the year." — Richard

"It doesn't even mean anything! If you are in a relationship then you shouldn't need one particular day to show someone how much you care. Just another commercialized day for certain industries to make money. Blah." — Lola

"Valentine's Day is a way for men to make up for not getting wife/girlfriend what they wanted for Christmas." — Tammy